The 2025 CONNECT Summit has ended. But the resilience journey continues… See our Events page for details.

Resilience Redefined: Building Wealth & Wellness Together

Expand your network. Get inspired. Focus on you. Join this transformational half-day program, and dive into this year’s theme — financial fitness, flourishing, and burnout-proofing your media & entertainment career journey at every stage.

Our Annual CONNECT Leadership Summit takes place during NAB Show during our 10th anniversary year 2025! Join us on Tuesday, April 8th for a half-day investment in your career and your future.

“I love the camaraderie of all the women together, learning new tools and strategies.”

“Seeing so many women in that room succeeding in their careers meant a lot to me. It’s what I needed!”

“I love the connections that I make.”

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2025 Program, recently completed:

8:30-9:00am | Coffee-Connect

9:00-9:45am | Keynote (confirmed): A Conversation with Michele Wright, PhD, MS Eng, BS Eng, Director of Business Development and Outreach, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

Learn from one of our industry trailblazers, innovators and thought leaders how she navigated her career, has helped drive access and inclusion, and led the charge on health equity. This will be an inspiring and thought-provoking session you won’t want to miss!

10:00-11:15am | Money Matters: Empower Your Financial Journey (confirmed): Tacy Roby, CFP, Tribridge Partners Financial

Level up your financial knowledge in this session by a thoughtful, experienced Certified Financial Planner who helps professional women lead strong financial lives. Learn key strategies around spending, savings and investing. Develop confidence around your finances and align your goals with what brings you joy. Kickstart a new relationship with money in this not-to-be-missed workshop.

11:15-11:30am | Networking Break

11:30-12:30pm | Panel: Banishing Burnout, Building in Balance

We work in a 24/7 industry, with high demands and ever-changing technologies. How do we keep up and propel our careers while building balance into our own lives, and the culture of the organizations in which we work? In this session, we’ll tackle common challenges, and posit solutions you can take back to build resilience into your career.

Moderator: Amanda Sapp, VP of Media & General Manager | Bread of Life, Inc. 102.5FM

Panel:

Jin Soon Brancalhao, Senior Technical Marketing Manager | G&L Systemhaus

Michelle Oh, Co-Founder & General Manager | Roll.ai

Carla Prates, Product Management, Sales & Customer Support | Digital Anarchy